Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following nations is the smallest neighbour of India in terms of area?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is the Maldives.
- The Maldives is the smallest neighbor of India in terms of area.
Key Points
- A total of 9 countries shares borders with India.
- Out of these, 7 countries share land borders while 2 countries share sea borders.
- India shares its border with seven countries - Afghanistan (106 km), Bangladesh (4096.7 km), Bhutan (699 km), China (3488 km), Myanmar (1643 km), Nepal (1751 km), Pakistan (3323 km).
- Sri Lanka and the Maldives are two countries with water borders.
- Bhutan is the second smallest neighboring country of India in terms of land borders.
Additional Information
| Countries | Capital | Currency | Language | Area (km²) |
| Maldives | Male | Maldivian Rufiyaa | Dhivehi | 297.8 |
| Nepal | Kathmandu | Nepalese Rupee | Nepali | 147,181 |
| Bangladesh | Dhaka | Bangladeshi Taka | Bengali | 148,460 |
| Afghanistan | Kabul | Afghan Afghani | Dari and Pashto | 652,860 |
Important Points
- The longest boundary with India - Bangladesh (4096.7 km).
- The shortest boundary with India - Afghanistan (106).
Last updated on May 28, 2025
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